water solubility of new sealers should be studied. This study aimed to assess the water solubility\r\nof five root canal sealers (AH-26, Topseal, 2-Seal, Acroseal, and Roeko Seal Automix [RSA]).\r\nMaterials and Methods: In this in vitro experimental study, 30 specimens were fabricated from\r\neach of the abovementioned sealants. Then they were weighed and randomly divided into three\r\nsubgroups of 10 each (A, B, and C). They were set at 37�°C and 100% RH, in accordance with ANSI/\r\nADA 57 and ISO 6876-2001 requirements. Afterward, the specimens in subgroups A were incubated\r\nat 37�°C and 100% RH for 24 hours, while the specimens in the subgroups B and C were incubated\r\nin the same conditions for 7 days and 28 days, respectively. After incubation, the specimens were\r\ndried with blotting paper and were incubated for 24 hours at 37�°C and 0% RH. Then they were\r\nweighed. The percentage of weight loss was regarded as water solubility.\r\nResults: The mean solubility of the sealers AH-26, Acroseal, Topseal, 2-Seal, and RSA were 0.28%,\r\n0.36%, 0.07%, 0.037%, and 0.141% after 24 hours, respectively. After 28 days, their solubility were\r\n1.75%, 0.746%, 0.082%, 0.04%, and 0.517%, respectively. Only the solubility of the sealers 2-Seal\r\nand Topseal were not statistically different (P>0.3 [Tukeyâ��s]). Again only the solubility of 2-Seal and\r\nTopseal did not significantly increase between the 7th day and the 28th day of incubation (P>0.6\r\n[paired-samples t]).\r\nConclusion: All tested materials met the standards (maximum weight loss of 3% within 24 hours).\r\nHowever, the results of 2-Seal followed by Topseal were the most favorable ones.
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